Description
The Potter PS-24 is a conventional smoke detector designed to provide dependable fire detection in commercial fire alarm systems. Utilizing advanced sensing technology, it provides early smoke detection while minimizing nuisance alarms through automatic sensitivity verification and continuous detector supervision.
The detector features a low profile design, dual bi color LED indicators, a removable smoke labyrinth for cleaning, and a built in magnetic test feature for simplified maintenance. It is suitable for a wide variety of commercial and industrial fire detection applications.
Product Functions
- Detects smoke using sensing technology
- Reports alarm conditions to the fire alarm control panel
- Performs automatic sensitivity verification
- Continuously monitors detector status
- Provides visual alarm indication
- Supports magnetic functional testing
- Supports remote alarm indication
- Performs continuous self supervision
Electrical & System Information
The PS-24 operates on conventional fire alarm initiating device circuits with a working voltage range of 15 to 33 VDC. Automatic sensitivity window verification continuously monitors detector performance to meet NFPA inspection and maintenance requirements.
Two bi color LEDs provide detector status by flashing green during normal operation, flashing red when sensitivity requires service, and illuminating steady red during an alarm condition. The detector is compatible with Potter SB Series detector bases for both two wire and four wire installations.
Features
- Smoke detector
- Sensing technology
- Low profile design
- Automatic sensitivity verification
- Dual bi color LED indicators
- Magnetic test feature
- Removable smoke labyrinth
- Low standby current
- RF transient protection
- Plug in installation
- Two wire compatibility
- Four wire compatibility
- Commercial fire alarm application
Mounting & Design
The PS-24 installs onto compatible Potter SB Series detector bases using a twist lock mounting arrangement for quick installation and servicing. The removable smoke labyrinth simplifies cleaning while helping maintain detector performance over time.
A field removable locking feature helps prevent unauthorized detector removal when required.
Protection & Applications
Suitable for:
- Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
- Office Buildings
- Hospitals
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools and Universities
- Hotels
- Government Buildings
- Industrial Facilities
- Warehouses
- Retail Buildings
- Institutional Facilities
- Indoor Fire Detection
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Potter
Model: PS-24
Product Type: Smoke Detector
Detection Method: Sensing Technology
Rated Voltage: 17.7 to 33 VDC
Working Voltage: 15 to 33 VDC
Maximum Voltage: 42 VDC
Supervisory Current: 45 Microamps Maximum at 24 VDC
Surge Current: 160 Microamps Maximum at 24 VDC
Alarm Current: 150 Milliamps Maximum at 24 VDC
Status Indicators: Dual Bi Color LEDs
Sensitivity Verification: Automatic
Test Feature: Built In Magnetic Test
Mounting: Potter SB Series Detector Bases
Operating Temperature: 32 Degrees Fahrenheit to 120 Degrees Fahrenheit
Application: Indoor Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
Listings: UL Listed, ULC Listed, FM Approved, and CSFM Listed. Verify product labeling, installation instructions, local codes, and project requirements before installation.
Applications
The Potter PS-24 is designed for commercial fire alarm systems requiring dependable conventional smoke detection. Typical applications include office buildings, hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, universities, hotels, warehouses, industrial facilities, government buildings, retail facilities, and other commercial occupancies requiring reliable indoor smoke detection.





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